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Eosphorite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {100}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eosphorite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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