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Bastnasite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Bastnasite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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