Sunstone and Starlite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sunstone and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.