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Fuchsite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fuchsite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Fuchsite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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