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Sunstone and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
4.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
001  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Sunstone and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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