Bastnsite and Lazurite Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
• Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bastnsite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.