Sunstone and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Sunstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.5 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.09

1 7.18

1.10 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.11 Cleavage

001

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.12 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.13 Chemical Composition

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

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Sunstone and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Sunstone and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.