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Sanidine and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Sanidine and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Sanidine and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.