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Feldspar and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Feldspar and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Bustamite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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