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Bastnasite and Pargasite 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
4.95-5.03.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bastnasite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bastnasite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bastnasite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bastnasite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.