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Sanidine and Fluorapatite 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
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sanidine and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sanidine and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.