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Jasper and Bustamite Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.91
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jasper and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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