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Variscite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Variscite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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