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Tsavorite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
001  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Tsavorite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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