Spinel and Sanidine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Spinel and Sanidine Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Sanidine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Spinel and Sanidine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.