Astrophyllite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Astrophyllite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.43.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Astrophyllite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Astrophyllite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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