Zircon and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.