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Sanidine and Gahnospinel 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
2.54-2.613.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sanidine and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sanidine and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.