Sanidine and Strontianite Physical Properties

Sanidine

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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

2.54-2.613.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sanidine and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sanidine and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.