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Bustamite
Bustamite

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Bustamite and Weloganite 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

3.32-3.433.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-63
2 10
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Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Bustamite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Bustamite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.