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Bustamite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bustamite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bustamite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.