Kyanite Cyprine and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.70
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Kyanite Cyprine and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite Cyprine and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite Cyprine and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.