Garnet and Bustamite Physical Properties

Garnet

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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