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Bastnasite and Jasper Physical Properties


Jasper and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0   
2.58-2.91   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Bastnasite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.

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