Sunstone and Simpsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.65Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

001

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sunstone and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.