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Sunstone and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.