Sunstone and Hyalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
001
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Sunstone and Hyalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sunstone and Hyalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.