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Wardite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.81   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Wardite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Bustamite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

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