Bastnsite and Dioptase Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnsite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.