Jacinth and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Jacinth and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Bastnasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jacinth- ZrSiO4
• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jacinth and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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