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Sapphirine and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphirine and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine and Sanidine 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 Sapphirine and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sapphirine and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphirine and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphirine and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphirine is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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