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Bustamite and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Bustamite and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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