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Sunstone and Beryl Physical Properties


Beryl and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.60-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
001  
Imperfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Sunstone and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.

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