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Jasper and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
4.95-5.0   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Jasper and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Jasper and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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