×

Bastnasite
Bastnasite

Tortoiseshell
Tortoiseshell



ADD
Compare
X
Bastnasite
X
Tortoiseshell

Bastnasite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.01.25-1.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Bastnasite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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

Bastnasite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.