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Sanidine and Serandite Physical Properties


Serandite 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   
3.52   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sanidine and Serandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Serandite 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 Serandite chemical formula.

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Sanidine and Serandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Serandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Serandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.52 whereas that of Serandite is 3.52.

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