Sunstone and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Sunstone

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

001

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Sunstone and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Sunstone and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.