Sunstone and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
001
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.