Sunstone and Jadeite 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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

001

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sunstone and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.