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Bustamite and Danburite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bustamite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bustamite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.