Bastnsite and Brucite Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Brucite 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 Bastnsite and Brucite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnsite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.