Blue spinel and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.95-5.0
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
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4-5
  
Chemical Composition
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(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Blue spinel and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Blue spinel and Bastnasite 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 Blue spinel and Bastnasite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Blue spinel and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue spinel and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue spinel and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue spinel is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.