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Californite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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001   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Californite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Californite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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