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Villiaumite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
2.54-2.61   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
2   
6   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Villiaumite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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