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Variscite and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582.62-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Variscite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Variscite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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