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Sanidine and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Sanidine and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Sanidine and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.