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Magnetite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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