Sunstone and Smoky Quartz 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

2.62-2.652.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

001

{0110} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Sunstone and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO₂

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Sunstone and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.