Sunstone and Microcline Physical Properties

Sunstone and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sunstone and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.