Bustamite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.15-2.40
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Bustamite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Bustamite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.