Agate and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
4.95-5.0
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate and Bastnasite 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 Agate and Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.