Sardonyx and Sunstone Physical Properties

Sardonyx and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Sunstone chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Sardonyx and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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