Sanidine and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Pyroxmangite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.76-3.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sanidine and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.