Beryllonite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
001
Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Beryllonite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Beryllonite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.