Schultenite and Sugilite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Sugilite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.072.69-2.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schultenite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite and Sugilite 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 Schultenite and Sugilite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schultenite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schultenite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schultenite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schultenite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.