Bastnsite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bastnsite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.