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Hematite and Sunstone Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Hematite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Hematite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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