Jelly Opal and Sunstone Physical Properties

Jelly Opal and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Jelly Opal 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 Jelly Opal and Sunstone chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Jelly Opal and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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