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Sanidine and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.