Rhodolite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Rhodolite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Rhodolite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.