Sunstone and Pearl 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

2.62-2.652.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

001

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Sunstone and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Sunstone and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.