Bastnasite and Helenite 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
  
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Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Bastnasite and Helenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bastnasite and Helenite 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 Helenite 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 Helenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.