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Beryllonite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
001  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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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.

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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.

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