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Sunstone and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
001   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sunstone and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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