Bastnasite and Kainite Physical Properties

Bastnasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.95-5.02.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}

{001}, perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bastnasite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Kainite 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 Kainite 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 Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.