Bastnsite and Humite Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
• Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bastnsite and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.