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Sanidine and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sanidine and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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