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Sanidine and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.