Sanidine and Augelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.70-2.75
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sanidine and Augelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sanidine and Augelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.