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Bastnasite and Microcline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bastnasite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bastnasite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.