Diopside and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
4.95-5.0
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside 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 Diopside and Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.