Sanidine and Periclase Physical Properties

Sanidine

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sanidine and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.