Sulfur and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.32-3.43
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sulfur and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Bustamite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sulfur and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.