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Sanidine and Aventurine 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
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Sanidine and Aventurine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Aventurine 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 Aventurine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2

Sanidine and Aventurine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Aventurine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Aventurine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Aventurine is 2.64-2.69.