Sunstone and Marialite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sunstone and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.