Amethyst and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.65
4.95-5.0
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter 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
Amethyst and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amethyst and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.