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Sanidine and Scapolite Physical Properties


Scapolite 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   
2.58-2.74   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Sanidine and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.

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