Sphalerite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

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

3.95-4.103.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Sphalerite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael 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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Sphalerite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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