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Hessonite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hessonite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite and Sanidine physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hessonite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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