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Jet and Sunstone Physical Properties


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Sunstone and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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001   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
6   

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

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Jet and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Jet and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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