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Bustamite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Heliodor and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Bustamite and Heliodor Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Heliodor 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 chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Heliodor Specific Gravity

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

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