Sunstone and Hambergite Physical Properties

Sunstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.652.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

001

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sunstone and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.