Rhodolite and Sunstone Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.62-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Sunstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Rhodolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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