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Bastnasite and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.02.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Bastnasite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Bastnasite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.