Sanidine and Ulexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
  
1.65-1.99
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sanidine and Ulexite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sanidine and Ulexite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.