Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

Bastnasite

Andradite Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.95-5.03.8-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca₃Fe³⁺₂Si₃O₁₂

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Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.