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Gaspeite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

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   

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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.

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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.

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