Sanidine and Ekanite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Ekanite

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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

2.54-2.613.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sanidine and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sanidine and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.