Bustamite and Simpsonite 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
Not Available
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bustamite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Bustamite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.