Verdelite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40
2.62-2.65
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Verdelite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Verdelite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdelite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdelite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdelite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.