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Chlorite group and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorite group and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group and Bustamite 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 Chlorite group and Bustamite chemical formula.

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

Chlorite group and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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