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Sanidine and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3

Sanidine and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Sanidine and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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