Sunstone and Hiddenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.15-3.21

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

001

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

LiAlSi₂O₆

Sunstone and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Sunstone and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.