Sanidine and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sanidine and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sanidine and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.