Bastnasite and Carnelian 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
2.58-2.64
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Absent
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Bastnasite and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Bastnasite and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.