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Grossular Garnet 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
3.64.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.54-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Grossular Garnet and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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