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Bastnasite and Eosphorite 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
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.