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Bustamite and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.35
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Bustamite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Bustamite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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