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Papagoite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction   
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Papagoite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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