Bastnasite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
2.55-2.57
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi3O8
Bastnasite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Amazonite 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 Bastnasite and Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Bastnasite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.