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Bastnasite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
2.59  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Bastnasite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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