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Sunstone and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
3.06   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
001   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Sunstone and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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