Sunstone and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.25-2.40
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
001
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.