Sunstone and Sanidine Physical Properties

Sunstone and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.