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Clinohedrite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Clinohedrite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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