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Bastnasite and Marble Physical Properties


Marble and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaCO3  

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Bastnasite and Marble Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Marble 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 Marble chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Marble Specific Gravity

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

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