Bastnasite and Chabazite 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
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Bastnasite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Bastnasite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.