Bastnsite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Bastnsite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.78-5.202.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Bastnsite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Bastnsite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.