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Sanidine and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Sanidine and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Sanidine and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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