Pumpellyite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Pumpellyite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

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Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.303.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pumpellyite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pumpellyite 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 Pumpellyite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pumpellyite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe,Mn,Al) 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pumpellyite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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