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Feldspar and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
two or three   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Feldspar and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Sugilite 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 Feldspar and Sugilite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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