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Verdite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
001   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Verdite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Verdite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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