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Sanidine and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgAl2O4

Sanidine and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Sanidine and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.