Sunstone and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.653.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

001

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

67.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Sunstone and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Sunstone and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.