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Pleonaste and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.803.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
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
85.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pleonaste and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pleonaste- (Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pleonaste and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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