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Bustamite and Sulphur Physical Properties


Sulphur and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
2.05-2.08   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Bustamite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.

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