Sanidine and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sanidine and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sanidine and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.