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Sunstone and Hyalite Physical Properties


Hyalite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
Not Available   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
001   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Sunstone and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.

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