Sunstone
Sunstone is a gemstone with the chemical formula Na(AlSi3O8). It has a Mohs hardness of 6 - 7 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Sunstone properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Na(AlSi3O8) |
| Mohs hardness | 6 - 7 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Yellow, orange, red, green, brown, and colorless |
| Formation | Igneous rocks, typically formed from cooling magma |
| Rarity | 4 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 6–7 — hard
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