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Sunstone and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
001   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sunstone and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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