Sunstone and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
  
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Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
001
  
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
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Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
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Sunstone and Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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Sunstone and Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.