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Sunstone and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.9-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sunstone and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sunstone and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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