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Sunstone and Magnetite Physical Properties


Magnetite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
5.2  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
001  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sunstone and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.

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