Sanidine and Rhodizite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Rhodizite

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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

2.54-2.613.34-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

68-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sanidine and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sanidine and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.