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Bustamite and Fuchsite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bustamite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bustamite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.