Sanidine and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.