Bustamite and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
4.00-4.62
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Indistinct parting on [111]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bustamite and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bustamite and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.