Sunstone and Sylvite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Sunstone and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.