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Anorthite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.77  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CeFCO3  

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Anorthite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

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

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