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Sanidine and Hyacinth Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Hyacinth Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Hyacinth Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Hyacinth Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Hyacinth Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Hyacinth is 3.93-4.73.