Edenite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on (110)
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.