Bastnasite and Sunstone Physical Properties

Bastnasite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi₃O₈ Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Bastnasite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.