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Sanidine and Uvarovite Physical Properties

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
2.54-2.613.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.