Sapphire and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.034.95-5.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

94-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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

Sapphire and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Bastnasite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sapphire and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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