Bastnsite and Pyrope Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
• Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bastnsite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.