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Sunstone and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.652.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
001
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO2

Sunstone and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Sunstone and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.