Milarite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Milarite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael 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
Milarite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.