Bustamite and Pyrophyllite 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
2.65-2.90
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bustamite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bustamite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.