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Alunite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
CeFCO3  

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Alunite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite and Bastnsite 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 Alunite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.

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