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Sanidine and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Not Available

Sanidine and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sanidine and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.