Diamond and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
4.95-5.0
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Chemical Composition
C
(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
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.
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