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Bastnasite and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnasite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnasite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.

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