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Sunstone and Villiaumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.79
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
001
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.