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Scorzalite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.31   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Scorzalite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Scorzalite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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