Magnetite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.23.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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