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Mottramite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None observed   
001   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Mottramite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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