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Bustamite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.432.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bustamite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bustamite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.