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Rossmanite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
001   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Rossmanite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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