Bastnsite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
• Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bastnsite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.