Sunstone and Diaspore Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

001

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sunstone and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sunstone and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.