Sunstone and Cancrinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.652.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.6 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.7 Cleavage

001

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.8 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.9 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sunstone and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sunstone and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.