Sellaite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

Sellaite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sellaite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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