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Sanidine and Chromite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
-
-
2.54-2.61
Uneven
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
6
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Brittle
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4.5-4.8
Uneven
None, parting may develop along {111}
5.5
Fe++Cr2O4

Sanidine and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Chromite Specific Gravity

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