Paraiba and Sunstone Physical Properties

Paraiba

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.132.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Sunstone chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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