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Bustamite and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Bustamite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Bustamite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.