Bustamite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Bustamite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bustamite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.