Sanidine and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Wulfenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.616.50-7.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sanidine and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Sanidine and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.