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Chlorite group and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Lamellar  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect 001  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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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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.

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