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Sunstone and Beudantite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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Durability

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Specific Gravity

2.62-2.654.48
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Cleavage

001
distinct; good on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

63.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Sunstone and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Sunstone and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.