Sunstone and Aquamarine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
  
2.66-2.80
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
001
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Sunstone and Aquamarine Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
Sunstone and Aquamarine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.