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Shortite and Bustamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.613.32-3.43
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Distinct
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
35.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael 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

Shortite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shortite 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 Shortite and Bustamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael 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

Shortite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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