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Dendrite crystal and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
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Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

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

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Dendrite crystal and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Dendrite crystal and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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