Powellite and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.23
3.32-3.43
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{111} Distinct
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Powellite and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Powellite and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Powellite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Powellite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Powellite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.