Sunstone and Tantalite Physical Properties

Sunstone and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sunstone and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.