Radiolarite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Radiolarite

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

Not Available3.32-3.43

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

Not Available5.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Radiolarite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite 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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Radiolarite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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