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Kunzite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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