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Sunstone and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
3.07-3.13  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
001  
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sunstone and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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