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Sunstone and Edenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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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
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
001
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sunstone and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Sunstone and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.