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Sanidine and Star Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.95-4.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sanidine and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.