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Bustamite and Analcime Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bustamite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Analcime 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 Bustamite and Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bustamite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.