Bustamite and Boleite Physical Properties
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
5.05
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
[001] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Bustamite and Boleite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Bustamite and Boleite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.