Home
×

Shattuckite
Shattuckite

Bustamite
Bustamite



ADD
Compare
X
Shattuckite
X
Bustamite

Shattuckite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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