Sunstone and Rhodizite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
3.34-3.44
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
001
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Rhodizite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Rhodizite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.