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Sanidine and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sanidine and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sanidine and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.