Citrine and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65
3.32-3.43
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.