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Bustamite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
3.71
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Bustamite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Bustamite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.