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Bustamite and Inderite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
1.79
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bustamite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bustamite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.