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Sanidine and Fuchsite 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
2.54-2.612.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sanidine and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sanidine and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.