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Bustamite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Kunzite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Bustamite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.

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