Bustamite and Hyalite Physical Properties

Bustamite

Hyalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Partly soluble in HCl.

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.43Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Bustamite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Bustamite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.