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Pollucite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Pollucite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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