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Sanidine and Onyx Physical Properties


Onyx and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Sanidine and Onyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Onyx 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 Onyx chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Onyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Onyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Onyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Onyx is 2.55-2.70.

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