Bastnasite and Zircon Physical Properties

Bastnasite

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.95-5.03.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Bastnasite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Bastnasite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.