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Sanidine and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sanidine and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.