Sanidine and Tremolite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sanidine and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.