Sunstone and Painite Physical Properties

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Painite

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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

2.62-2.654.00-4.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

001

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sunstone and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.