Sunstone and Anorthite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.652.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

001

Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sunstone and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.