Meionite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.78
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Meionite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Meionite 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 Meionite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Meionite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.