Paraiba and Bustamite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.133.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Bustamite chemical formula.

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

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Paraiba and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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