Spinel and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Spinel and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Spinel and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.