Bastnasite and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Bastnasite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Bastnasite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.