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Sunstone and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
3.17-3.18  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
001  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sunstone and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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