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Agrellite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.88  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
perfect [110]  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agrellite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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