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Bastnasite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
C  

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Bastnasite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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