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Lepidocrocite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
3.32-3.43   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Lepidocrocite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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