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Sanidine

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Sanidine and Goethite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
HCl soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.614.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

65-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sanidine and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sanidine and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.