Sunstone and Axinite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sunstone and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.