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Sunstone and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.