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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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.62-2.653.93-4.73
Amber
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
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

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.