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Stolzite and Sanidine Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

22.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

2.5-36
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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