Sanidine and Powellite Physical Properties

Sanidine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.614.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{111} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sanidine and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.