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Sunstone and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
001  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sunstone and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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