Gaspeite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.71
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Gaspeite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Gaspeite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.