Sunstone and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
001
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sunstone and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sunstone and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.