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Bastnasite and Bixbite 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
4.95-5.0
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bastnasite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bastnasite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.