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Demantoid and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Demantoid 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
3.77-3.95   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Demantoid and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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