Brucite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Brucite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brucite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brucite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brucite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brucite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.