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Sunstone and Mellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.