Sanidine and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Villiaumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sanidine and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sanidine and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.