Sunstone and Meionite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sunstone and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.