Aventurine feldspar and Bustamite Physical Properties

Aventurine feldspar and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine feldspar and Bustamite 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 Aventurine feldspar and Bustamite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Aventurine feldspar and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine feldspar and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine feldspar and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine feldspar is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.