Bastnasite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.95-5.03.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Bastnasite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Bastnasite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.