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Sunstone and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
2.91   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
001   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Sunstone and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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