Dolomite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.80-2.95
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dolomite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Dolomite 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 Dolomite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Dolomite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dolomite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dolomite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dolomite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.