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Bustamite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.98-3.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bustamite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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