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Tinzenite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tinzenite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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