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Sunstone and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
001
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Sunstone and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Sunstone and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.