Sunstone and Garnet Mali Physical Properties

Sunstone and Garnet Mali Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Garnet Mali 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 Garnet Mali chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Garnet Mali- Ca₃Fe₂(SiO₄)₃

Sunstone and Garnet Mali Specific Gravity

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