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Lawsonite and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

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.

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  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

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.