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Musgravite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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
3.62-3.682.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Musgravite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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