Chrysanthemum Stone and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Chrysanthemum Stone and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysanthemum Stone 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 Chrysanthemum Stone and Bustamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysanthemum Stone and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysanthemum Stone and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysanthemum Stone and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysanthemum Stone is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.