Bastnsite and Parisite Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
• Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bastnsite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.