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Carnelian and Bastnasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.644.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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