Sunstone and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.74-2.76
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Cleavage
001
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Sunstone and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Sunstone and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.