Magnetite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Magnetite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Magnetite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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