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Bustamite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Bustamite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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