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Wavellite and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.54-2.61  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wavellite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Sanidine chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

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

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