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Bastnasite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Bastnasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.95-5.0   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Bastnasite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnasite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Bastnasite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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