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Sanidine and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.59-2.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sanidine and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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