Austinite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Austinite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Austinite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.