Bustamite and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.42-2.52
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
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
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.