Chrysotile and Sunstone Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Sunstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Chrysotile and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Chrysotile and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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