Bastnasite and Eosphorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
3.05-3.08
Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.