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Riesling Beryl and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.66-2.86   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.   
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Riesling Beryl and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Riesling Beryl and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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