Bastnasite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bastnasite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bastnasite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.