Spinel and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spinel and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spinel and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.