Chalcedony and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Chalcedony and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Chalcedony and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.