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Sanidine and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Sanidine and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Sanidine and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.