Glaucophane and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Glaucophane and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Glaucophane and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.