Bustamite and Rose Quartz 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
  
2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
Bustamite and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2
Bustamite and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Rose Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Rose Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.65 whereas that of Rose Quartz is 2.65.