Sunstone and Boleite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
5.05
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
001
[001] perfect
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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.