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Pyrope and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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