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Rosasite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Effervesces in cold
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4-4.22.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
46
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rosasite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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

Rosasite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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