Phlogopite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Phlogopite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Sunstone chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Phlogopite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.