Phosphophyllite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Solubility
-
Partly soluble in HCl.
Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Phosphophyllite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Phosphophyllite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosphophyllite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosphophyllite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosphophyllite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.