Sanidine and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Sanidine

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.69-3.81

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

2.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

2.7 Mohs Hardness

68.5

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

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

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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.