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Sanidine and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Sanidine and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Sanidine and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.