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Gaspeite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaspeite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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