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Sunstone and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Sunstone and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Sunstone and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.