Zebra Rock and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Partly soluble in HCl.
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.32-3.43
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
  
Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Zebra Rock and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock and Bustamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zebra Rock and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zebra Rock and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zebra Rock and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zebra Rock is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.