Sanidine and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Sanidine and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Sanidine and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.