Chambersite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.50
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chambersite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chambersite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chambersite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chambersite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chambersite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.