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Bastnasite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bastnasite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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