Sanidine and Cerussite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Cerussite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.616.46-6.57

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Good [110] and [021]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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

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Sanidine and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.