Sunstone and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Sunstone

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.652.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

001

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Sunstone and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Sunstone and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.