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Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties


Andradite Garnet and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0   
3.8-3.9   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12   

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Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.

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