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Sunstone and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65   
4.12-4.18   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
001   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7-7.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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