Sunstone and Wood Opal Physical Properties

Sunstone and Wood Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone and Wood Opal 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 Wood Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈
• Chemical formula of Wood Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sunstone and Wood Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Wood Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Wood Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Wood Opal is 1.98-2.50.