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Bastnasite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear 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  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Bastnasite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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