Bastnsite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

Bastnsite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bastnsite- CeFCO3
• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnsite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnsite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnsite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnsite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.