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Sunstone and Oligoclase Physical Properties

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
2.62-2.652.62-2.67
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
001
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.