Sanidine and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Sanidine and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Sanidine and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.