Bustamite and Esperite 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
4.28-4.42
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Bustamite and Esperite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Bustamite and Esperite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.