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Bustamite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Gaspite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
MnAsO4  

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Bustamite and Gaspite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Gaspite 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 Gaspite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Gaspite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Gaspite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Gaspite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.21 whereas that of Gaspite is 3.21.

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