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Vanadinite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.62-2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
001  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  

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Vanadinite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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