Sunstone and Polyhalite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Polyhalite- K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O

Sunstone and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

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