Muscovite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.88
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Micaceous, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Muscovite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Muscovite 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 Muscovite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Muscovite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Muscovite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Muscovite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Muscovite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.