Sanidine and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
4.27-4.29
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect {010}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.