Bustamite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Bustamite

Pietersite

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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

5.5-65

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 Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite 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 Pietersite Specific Gravity

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