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Bustamite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Physical Properties


Intermediate Gold Nuggets 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   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Bustamite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets 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 Intermediate Gold Nuggets chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Intermediate Gold Nuggets Specific Gravity

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

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