Sunstone and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

001

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

CaF₂

Sunstone and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Sunstone and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.