Diamond and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.534.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

104-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diamond and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Bastnasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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