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Stolzite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
001   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Stolzite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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