Sunstone and Siderite Physical Properties

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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

2.62-2.653.83-3.89

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

001

Perfect on {01 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4.5

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

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

Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sunstone and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.