Sunstone and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
001
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Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sunstone and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sunstone and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.