Hodgkinsonite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Hodgkinsonite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Sunstone chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Hodgkinsonite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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