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Sanidine and Peridot Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.611.54-1.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Sanidine and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Sanidine and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.