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Jadeite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jadeite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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