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Sanidine and Feldspar 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
2.54-2.612.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sanidine and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sanidine and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.