Amber and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Amber and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Amber and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.
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