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Adularia and Sunstone Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.612.62-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
66
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Adularia and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Sunstone 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 Adularia and Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Adularia and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.