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Sunstone and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.653.95-4.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
001
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
69
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Al 2 O 3

Sunstone and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Sunstone and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.