Sunstone and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
001
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sunstone and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sunstone and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.