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Bustamite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.84  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
none, may show indistinct parting  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12  

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Bustamite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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