Sunstone and Vivianite Physical Properties

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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

2.62-2.652.64-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

001

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sunstone and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.