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Bastnasite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.95-5.0
Uneven
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
4-5
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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HCl soluble
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3.71
Uneven
{10 1 1} Good
4.5-5
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Bastnasite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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