Bastnasite and Prase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
2.64-2.69
Fracture
Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
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Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bastnasite and Prase Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bastnasite and Prase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.