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Poldervaartite 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
2.91
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poldervaartite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poldervaartite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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