Sanidine and Tavorite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Tavorite

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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

2.54-2.613.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sanidine and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sanidine and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.