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Sunstone and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
001
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
BeAl 2 O 4

Sunstone and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Sunstone and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.