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Goshenite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
2.62-2.65   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Goshenite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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