Sunstone and Sinhalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.46-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

001

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sunstone and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.