Bustamite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.80-2.95
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bustamite and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bustamite and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.