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Bastnasite and White Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.01.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Bastnasite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Bastnasite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.