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Sanidine and Thulite Physical Properties

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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
2.54-2.613.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sanidine and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Sanidine and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.