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Vishnevite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

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

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Vishnevite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Sunstone chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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

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