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Sulfur and Bustamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{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
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(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Bustamite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sulfur and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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