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Ajoite and Bastnasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Decomposed by acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.96
4.95-5.0
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite 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 Ajoite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ajoite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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