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Diamond and Sunstone Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.532.62-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
106
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Diamond and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Diamond and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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