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Sunstone and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.653.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
001
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CaMgSi2O6

Sunstone and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Sunstone and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.