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Sanidine and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
68.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4

Sanidine and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Sanidine and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.