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Rhodolite 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
3.84
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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