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Abalone and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Abalone and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone 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 Abalone and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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