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Sanidine and Kunzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

66-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Sanidine and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Sanidine and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.