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Datolite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
001  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6  

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

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Datolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Datolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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