Sanidine and Celestine Physical Properties

Sanidine and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

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

Sanidine and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.