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Sunstone and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Splintery   

Cleavage
001   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sunstone and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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