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Feldspar and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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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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.

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