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Bastnsite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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-

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.78-5.203.28-3.38
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Splintery, Fibrous

Cleavage

Perfect
Good on [110]

Mohs Hardness

4-4.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CeFCO3
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bastnsite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bastnsite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.