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Edenite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Edenite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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