Sunstone and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sunstone and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.