Sanidine and Petalite Physical Properties

Sanidine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sanidine and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.