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Bustamite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Bustamite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Bustamite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.