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Bastnasite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1,1 ; 3,2.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4

Bastnasite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Alexandrite 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 Bastnasite and Alexandrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4

Bastnasite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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