Bastnasite and Copper Physical Properties

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.95-5.0Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bastnasite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Copper- Cu

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Bastnasite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.