Halite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Water-soluble
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.