Sunstone and Powellite 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

2.62-2.654.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

001

{111} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sunstone and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.