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Sunstone and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
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1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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Sunstone and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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Sunstone and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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