Bustamite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Bustamite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Partly soluble in HCl.

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-67.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Bustamite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Bustamite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.