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Vanadinite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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