Hessonite Garnet and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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001
  
Mohs Hardness
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6
  
Chemical Composition
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Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Hessonite Garnet and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet and Sunstone chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Hessonite Garnet and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite Garnet and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite Garnet and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite Garnet is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.