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Sanidine and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.