Lawsonite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Sunstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Lawsonite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Lawsonite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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