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Sunstone and Chromite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
001
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Fe++Cr2O4

Sunstone and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Sunstone and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.