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Sphene and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.54-2.61   

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

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sphene and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Sphene and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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