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Bastnasite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.95-5.03.17-3.24
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-59-9.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bastnasite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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

Bastnasite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.