Aventurine feldspar and Sunstone Physical Properties

Aventurine feldspar and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine feldspar 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 Aventurine feldspar and Sunstone chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Aventurine feldspar and Sunstone Specific Gravity

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