Spessartine and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Spessartine and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Spessartine and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.