Bastnasite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
  
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Fracture
Uneven
  
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Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Bastnasite and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bastnasite and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Hawks Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is Not Available whereas that of Hawks Eye is Not Available.