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Bastnasite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
2.55  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bastnasite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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