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Sinhalite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sinhalite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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