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Sanidine and Esperite Physical Properties

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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
2.54-2.614.28-4.42
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sanidine and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sanidine and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.