Sanidine and Oligoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.62-2.67
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sanidine and Oligoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sanidine and Oligoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.