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Sanidine and Goldstone Physical Properties


Goldstone and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.50-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Au   

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Sanidine and Goldstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Goldstone 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 Goldstone chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Goldstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Goldstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Goldstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Goldstone is 2.50-2.80.

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