Sanidine and Anglesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
6.30-6.39
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
[001] good, [210] distinct
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
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.