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Bustamite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bustamite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Chlorite group 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 Bustamite and Chlorite group chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.