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Bustamite and Indicolite Physical Properties


Indicolite and Bustamite Physical Properties


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   
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Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Bustamite and Indicolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Indicolite 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 Indicolite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Indicolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Indicolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Indicolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is Not Available whereas that of Indicolite is Not Available.

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