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Sunstone and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
001  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sunstone and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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