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