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Leucophanite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.54-2.61   

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

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Leucophanite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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