Bastnasite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Bastnasite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.