Sunstone and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Alexandrite 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 Sunstone and Alexandrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

Sunstone and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.