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Sanidine and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
C

Sanidine and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Sanidine and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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