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Annabergite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
CeFCO3  

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Annabergite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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