Bastnasite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Bastnasite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.95-5.0Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Not Available

Bastnasite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bastnasite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.