Sunstone and Sanidine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
001
  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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.