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Bustamite and Realgar Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Partly soluble in HCl.
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3.32-3.43
Conchoidal
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
5.5-6
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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3.56
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{010} Good
-9999
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bustamite and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Realgar Specific Gravity

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