Sunstone and Prase Physical Properties

Sunstone and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.