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Sunstone and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
4.06-4.08   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
001   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sunstone and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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