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Leucophanite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
001   

Mohs Hardness
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6   

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

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Leucophanite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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