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Sanidine and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.611.93-1.99
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Sanidine and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Sanidine and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.