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Arfvedsonite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Arfvedsonite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.