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Bustamite and Chrome Pyrope 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
3.32-3.433.62-3.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bustamite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Chrome Pyrope 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 Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bustamite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.