Sanidine and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Sanidine and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sanidine and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.