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Sanidine and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.614-4.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
64
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sanidine and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sanidine and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.