Sanidine and Benitoite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sanidine and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.