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Bastnasite and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.02.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Bastnasite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Bastnasite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.