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Verdite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Verdite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Verdite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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