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Sunstone and Spessartine Physical Properties

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
2.62-2.65
4.12-4.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sunstone and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sunstone and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.