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Sanidine

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Sanidine and Hambergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.33-2.37
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

Mohs Hardness

67.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.