Sunstone and Elbaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
001
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Sunstone and Elbaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Sunstone and Elbaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.