Sanidine and Agrellite Physical Properties

Sanidine and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Agrellite 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 Sanidine and Agrellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Sanidine and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.