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Bastnasite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.03.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-58
Amber
2 10
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 Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.