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Bastnasite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Bastnasite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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