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Bastnasite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bastnasite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Bastnasite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.

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