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Sanidine and Prasiolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Prasiolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Prasiolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.