Rhyolite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Rhyolite

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

75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Rhyolite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite 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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Rhyolite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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