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Bertrandite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bertrandite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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