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Sanidine and Rubellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.4 Durability
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1.7 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.01-3.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.19 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.20 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
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1.21 Mohs Hardness
67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.23 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Sanidine and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Sanidine and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.