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Bastnasite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.03.21-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bastnasite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bastnasite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.