Sunstone and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.655.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

001

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sunstone and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sunstone and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.