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Bastnasite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.01.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.