Sanidine and Microcline Physical Properties

Sanidine and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sanidine and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.