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Sunstone and Witherite 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
2.62-2.654.27-4.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
001
{010} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.