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Sanidine and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Tough
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.20-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.