Amber and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.32-3.43
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.
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