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Copper and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6   

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

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Copper and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Copper and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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