Bustamite and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.28-3.32
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Bustamite and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Bustamite and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.