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Bustamite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Bustamite and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Imperial Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Imperial Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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