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Pyrope Almandine and Bustamite Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pyrope Almandine and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine and Bustamite chemical formula.

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

Pyrope Almandine and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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