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Bastnasite and Bronzite 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
3.35
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
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bastnasite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bastnasite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.