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Austinite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Bastnasite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
4.95-5.0  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Austinite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Bastnasite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

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

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