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Seraphinite and Bustamite Physical Properties

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
2.60-3.02
3.32-3.43
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
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5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Seraphinite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Seraphinite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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