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Sunstone and Friedelite Physical Properties

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
2.62-2.653.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
001
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
64-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.