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Sanidine and Rose Quartz Physical Properties


Rose Quartz and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Sanidine and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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

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