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Sanidine and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.51-2.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.