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Bustamite and Plasma Physical Properties


Plasma and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10  

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Bustamite and Plasma Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Plasma 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 Plasma chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Plasma Specific Gravity

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

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