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Inderite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
001   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Inderite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Inderite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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