Bastnasite and Jasper 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
SiO2
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
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.