Bustamite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties

Bustamite

Orbicular jasper

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Partly soluble in HCl.

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.43Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bustamite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bustamite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

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