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Staurolite and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Staurolite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Staurolite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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