Sanidine and Anorthite Physical Properties

Sanidine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sanidine and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.