Bustamite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Bustamite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Partly soluble in HCl.

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bustamite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Bustamite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.