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Sanidine and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.616.8-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
C20H36

Sanidine and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Sanidine and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.