Sunstone and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sunstone and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.