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Sunstone and Dolomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
001
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.