Chondrodite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.62-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
001
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Chondrodite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Chondrodite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.