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Sanidine and Charoite Physical Properties

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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
2.54-2.612.54-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.