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Bustamite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Riesling Beryl and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.66-2.86   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   

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Bustamite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.

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