Sunstone and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

Sunstone and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sunstone and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.