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Sunstone and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
001  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
KAlSi3O8  

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Sunstone and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Amazonite 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 Sunstone and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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