Dumortierite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Dumortierite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Dumortierite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.