Sanidine and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.61Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sanidine and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.