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Spinel and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Spinel Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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