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Jet and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.19-1.352.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-46
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jet and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Sanidine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jet and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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