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Bastnasite and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Imperial Topaz 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   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
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Mohs Hardness
4-5   
8   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Bastnasite and Imperial Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Imperial Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Imperial Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Imperial Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Imperial Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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