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Bastnasite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Bastnasite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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