Sanidine and Nephrite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sanidine and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sanidine and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.