Sanidine and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Vesuvianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.613.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Sanidine and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sanidine and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.