Schorlomite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.933.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael 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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Schorlomite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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