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Prasiolite and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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