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Bustamite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Bustamite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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