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Bastnasite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Bastnasite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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