Bastnasite and Larvikite Physical Properties

Bastnasite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Larvikite- (Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10

Bastnasite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.