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Chlorite group and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Lamellar   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
001   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
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Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Chlorite group and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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