Sanidine and Anglesite Physical Properties

Sanidine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.616.30-6.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

[001] good, [210] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Sanidine and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.