Sanidine and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Sanidine and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Sanidine and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.