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Sanidine and Analcime Physical Properties

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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
2.54-2.61
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.