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Bustamite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Bustamite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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