Sunstone and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
001
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- 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.