Rhodizite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Rhodizite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.34-3.443.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodizite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael 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

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Rhodizite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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