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Montebrasite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Montebrasite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Montebrasite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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