Sunstone and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Sunstone

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

001

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Sunstone and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Sunstone and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.