Benitoite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Benitoite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Benitoite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.