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Bastnasite and Cymophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bastnasite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bastnasite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.