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Shungite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
C  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Shungite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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