Gaylussite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
decomposes in water
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
perfect [110]
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.