Diamond and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
6
  
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.
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