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Sunstone and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
001  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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Sunstone and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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