Bustamite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.30-2.90
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.