Bastnasite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Bastnasite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Bastnasite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.