Bustamite and Forsterite 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
3.23-3.26
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bustamite and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bustamite and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.