Chrysoberyl and Bustamite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Bustamite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Partly soluble in HCl.

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.32-3.43

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

8.55.5-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Chrysoberyl and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Bustamite 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 Chrysoberyl and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoberyl and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.