Sunstone and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
001
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sunstone and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sunstone and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.