Home
Gemstones


Erythrite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partly soluble in HCl.   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.06   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Erythrite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Erythrite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones