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Prase and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
001   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Prase and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Prase and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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