Sanidine and Helenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
6
  
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Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Sanidine and Helenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sanidine and Helenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.