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Vesuvianite and Sanidine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Vesuvianite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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

Vesuvianite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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