Ametrine and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Ametrine and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Bastnasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂
• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ametrine and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ametrine and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ametrine and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ametrine is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.