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Lawsonite and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.092.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
86
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Lawsonite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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