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Amazonite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
001   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Amazonite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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