Bustamite and Amber Physical Properties

Bustamite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Partly soluble in HCl.

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.431.05-1.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

[C,H,O]

Bustamite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Amber 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 Bustamite and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Bustamite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.