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Sunstone and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Pyrrhotite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
4.58-4.65   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
001   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
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Sunstone and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.

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