Cryolite and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.97
  
4.95-5.0
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
None observed
  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cryolite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cryolite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.