Kutnohorite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.12
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kutnohorite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Bustamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kutnohorite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kutnohorite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kutnohorite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kutnohorite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.