Sanidine and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Sanidine

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Sanidine and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Sanidine and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.