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Sunstone and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.652.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.