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Bustamite and Prase Physical Properties

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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
3.32-3.43
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bustamite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bustamite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.