Glass and Bustamite Physical Properties

Glass

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.003.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Glass and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Bustamite chemical formula.

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

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Glass and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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