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Sanidine and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.