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Fire Agate and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fire Agate and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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