Home
Gemstones


Zoisite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
001   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Zoisite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Sunstone 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 Zoisite and Sunstone chemical formula.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Zoisite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

Brown Gemstones

Brown Gemstones


Compare Brown Gemstones