Sunstone and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
  
2.08-2.16
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
001
  
distinct/good on {1011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Sunstone and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sunstone and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.