Vanadinite and Sanidine Physical Properties

Vanadinite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Sanidine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
• Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vanadinite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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