Serandite and Sanidine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.52
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Serandite and Sanidine Chemical Formula
While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Sanidine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Serandite and Sanidine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serandite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serandite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serandite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.