Pearl and Sugilite Physical Properties

Pearl

Sugilite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.85

2.69-2.79

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

none

Poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

5.5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pearl and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl and Sugilite 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 Pearl and Sugilite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pearl and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.