Pectolite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Pectolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Sunstone chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Pectolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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