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Bastnasite and Antigorite 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
4.95-5.02.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bastnasite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bastnasite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.