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Elaeolite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
-  
001  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
Na, K, Ca, H, O, Si, Al  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Elaeolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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