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Sunstone and Bytownite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.72-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
001
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.