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Tsavorite and Sanidine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Indiscernible
{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tsavorite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Sanidine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tsavorite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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