Shortite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.61
2.62-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{010} Distinct
001
Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Shortite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Shortite 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 Shortite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Shortite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shortite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shortite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shortite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.