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Bastnasite and Papagoite 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
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.