Bustamite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.0
Specific Gravity 3.32 – 3.43
Refractive Index 1.662 – 1.707
Crystal System Triclinic
Luster Vitreous
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.014

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Bustamite
Mohs hardness of Bustamite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Bustamite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Triclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Bustamite

锰钙辉石是一种含锰的辉石族矿物,以墨西哥矿物学家阿纳斯塔西奥·布斯塔曼特命名。这种矿物通常呈粉红色至红棕色,带有玻璃至珍珠光泽。锰钙辉石主要产于变质的锰矿床中,有时与蔷薇辉石共生,墨西哥、南非和美国新泽西州是重要产地,以矿物标本形式颇受收藏家喜爱。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bustamite?
锰钙辉石是一种含锰的辉石族矿物,以墨西哥矿物学家阿纳斯塔西奥·布斯塔曼特命名。这种矿物通常呈粉红色至红棕色,带有玻璃至珍珠光泽。锰钙辉石主要产于变质的锰矿床中,有时与蔷薇辉石共生,墨西哥、南非和美国新泽西州是重要产地,以矿物标本形式颇受收藏家喜爱。
What is the hardness of Bustamite?
Bustamite has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Bustamite?
Bustamite is primarily Various.
How much does Bustamite cost?
Bustamite falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Bustamite?
Bustamite belongs to the Triclinic crystal system.

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