Kunzite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.214.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Kunzite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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