×

Demantoid
Demantoid

Bustamite
Bustamite



ADD
Compare
X
Demantoid
X
Bustamite

Demantoid and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.953.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Demantoid and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Demantoid and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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