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Bastnsite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CeFCO3  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Bastnsite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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