Sunstone and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
001
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.