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Bastnasite and Clintonite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Bastnasite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Bastnasite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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