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Sunstone and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
001  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Sunstone and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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