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Pyrrhotite and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Pyrrhotite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Pyrrhotite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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