Sanidine and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.616.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sanidine and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sanidine and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.