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Flint and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
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001   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

Chemical Composition
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Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Flint and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Flint and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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