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Sunstone and Bastnasite Physical Properties

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
2.62-2.654.95-5.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
001
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
64-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sunstone and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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