Pyrope and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble in water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Pyrope and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Pyrope and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.