Bustamite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
  
2.68-2.72
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Bustamite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bustamite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.