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Glass and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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001   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6   

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

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Glass and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Glass and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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