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Mottramite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None observed   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6   

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

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Mottramite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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