Sanidine and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
{0110} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.