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Anyolite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Anyolite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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