Sanidine and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Eosphorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.05-3.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sanidine and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.