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Bustamite and Zoisite Physical Properties


Zoisite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.20-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Bustamite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.

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