Bustamite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Bustamite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Partly soluble in HCl.

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.433.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-69-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bustamite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bustamite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.