Sanidine and Moroxite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Moroxite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.13-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sanidine and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sanidine and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.