Sunstone and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Sunstone

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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

2.62-2.653.28-3.31

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

001

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sunstone and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.