Sunstone and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.