Wardite and Bustamite Physical Properties

Wardite

Bustamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partly soluble in HCl.

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.813.32-3.43

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Wardite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Bustamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 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

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Wardite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

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