Sussexite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sussexite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sussexite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.