Sunstone and Tugtupite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.30-2.60
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
001
{111} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Tugtupite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Tugtupite- Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Tugtupite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Tugtupite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Tugtupite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.30-2.60 whereas that of Tugtupite is 2.30-2.60.