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Sanidine and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
[C,H,O]   

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Sanidine and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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