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Sanidine and Chrysoprase 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
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sanidine and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Sanidine and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.