Calcite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Calcite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.733.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Calcite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Bustamite 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 Calcite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Calcite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.