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Edenite and Bustamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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