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Gahnospinel and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
2.62-2.65   

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

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Gahnospinel and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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