Sunstone and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
001
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sunstone and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sunstone and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.