Forsterite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Forsterite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Forsterite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Forsterite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Forsterite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Forsterite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.