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Chrysotile and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.51-2.633.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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