Home
Gemstones


Sanidine and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Sanidine and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Sanidine and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones