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Garnet Color Change and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Garnet Color Change Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.32-3.43   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6   

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

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Garnet Color Change and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Color Change 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 Color Change and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Garnet Color Change and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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