Sanidine and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Sanidine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Sanidine and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Sanidine and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.