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Jade and Bastnasite Physical Properties

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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
2.90-3.384.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-74-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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