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Thulite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
001   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Thulite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Sunstone 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 Thulite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Thulite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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