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Richterite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
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Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Richterite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Richterite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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