Bustamite and Microlite Physical Properties
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
5.5
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bustamite and Microlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bustamite and Microlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.