Astrophyllite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.2-3.4
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]
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Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Astrophyllite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Astrophyllite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Astrophyllite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Astrophyllite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Astrophyllite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.