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Sanidine and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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
2.54-2.61
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sanidine and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sanidine and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.