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Sunstone and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
001   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
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Sunstone and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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