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Sunstone and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.62-2.65
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001
6
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
 
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5.5-6.0
Conchoidal
{001} Distinct
6.5
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sunstone and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

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