Sanidine and Langbeinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Slowly dissolves in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.