Sunstone and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Sunstone and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Sunstone and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.