Sunstone and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Sunstone and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Sunstone and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.