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Holmquistite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Holmquistite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Holmquistite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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